Senior Director, HR Solutions and Total Rewards

Senior Director, HR Solutions and Total Rewards

Job ID

9157

Type

Regular Full-Time

Company

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

Location

US-WA-Seattle

More information about this job

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (“Fred Hutch” or “the Center”) is one of the premier cancer research centers in the world and home to three Nobel laureates. Fred Hutch is an independent, nonprofit research institution, located on a magnificent campus in the South Lake Union area of Seattle. With the mission of eliminating cancer and related diseases as causes of human suffering and death, the Center conducts research of the highest standards to improve prevention and treatment of cancer and related diseases. Recognized internationally for its pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation, the Fred Hutch’s five scientific divisions collaborate to form a unique environment for conducting basic and applied science.

In order to fulfill its mission, Fred Hutch is dedicated to:

Generating new scientific discoveries and translating them into effective medical practices, therapies and public health approaches;

Recruiting, supporting and training highly qualified scientists and physicians in an environment that promotes collaboration and excellence;

Cooperating with other research entities and medical institutions to assure worldwide access to new research findings and technical developments;

Providing sensitive, efficient and effective care for patients participating in our experimental therapies and other studies; and

Promoting the importance of scientific research, responsible medical care, healthy environments and personal behaviors through public education and advocacy.

The scientific palette of Fred Hutch is extensive; it has over 270 research scientists and 2,800 employees. Areas of research focus include hematologic malignancies, solid tumor biology, immunotherapy, early detection, tumor research, international research, fundamental science, cancer and prevention research as well as substantial programs in global oncology and HIV/AIDS. Additionally, given that the eradication of cancer and other life-threatening diseases is an ambitious goal that demands tenacity, scientific excellence, collaboration and breakthrough creativity, Fred Hutch has five scientific divisions working toward this end: Basic Sciences, Clinical Research, Human Biology, Public Health Sciences, and Vaccine and Infectious Disease. The Center has recently established cross-cutting integrated research centers organized to promote team science involving members from two or more of the scientific divisions.

Responsibilities

The Senior Director, HR Solutions and Total Rewards will create and lead Human Resources practices and objectives that will support a culture that supports Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (“Fred Hutch”) and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance’s (“SCCA”) Vision and Mission. Provides management/consultative services, develops, implements, coordinates, policies and programs in the areas of Recruitment, Employment, Labor/Employee Relations, Performance Management, Compensation, Regulatory Compliance, Benefits and Immigration.

Functions as a strategic partner in developing HR initiatives to support operational business partners. Uses critical thinking and influencing skills to create organizational harmony when confronting divergent positions. Uses metrics and data sources to make decisions and recommendations. Is an excellent listener who listens to all sides and counter/agrees appropriately.

HR Business Partner Model: Design, implement and oversees the HR Business Partner Service model, as well as a cohort of Human Resources Business Partners. Defines roles and boundaries between HR Business Partners and Content Specialty Areas. Responsible for overall performance of all day-to-day HR customer service for all employee and faculty groups throughout Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. Responsible for ensuring proactive HR services provided to employees through HR Business Partner rounding and other visibility and collaboration strategies.

HR Policy: Recommends, formulates, interprets, and applies HR policies and procedures for Fred Hutch and SCCA departments. Ensures that HR policies and procedures are in alignment with Fred Hutch and SCCA Vision and Mission, as well as with relevant HR law. Considers impact of HR decisions on the organizations and communicates across both organizations to create awareness and support.

Compensation: Oversees with the Director, Compensation and Benefits strategies for Fred Hutch and SCCA Compensation Programs for employees, staff, and executives. Preserves the integrity of these programs by applying the principles consistently and fairly to all situations. Develops goals, strategies, and policies for an effective performance management system. Establishes the guidelines and parameters for the annual Merit Program. Identifies internal/external equity issues for groups of employees and make appropriate recommendations.

Employee/Labor Relations: Oversees with the Associate General Counsel/Director, Employee and Labor Relations practices necessary to establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promote a high level of employee morale. Manages employee relations issues by determining root causes for issues and developing interventions to neutralize situations; thereby improving the labor environment. Protects interest of employees in accordance with HR policies and governmental laws and regulations. Oversees the Employee Grievance/Appeals process. Responsible for negotiating and complying with Union Contracts. Establishes and maintains a collaborative relationship with third party representatives.